COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Youth sports is changing fast. What was once primarily recreational has become more commercial and competitive. Financial investments are pressuring families and players to stand out earlier as collegiate and even potential professional opportunities lure young athletes. Coaches, athletes, parents, and sports psychologists say – maybe it’s time to call a timeout.
The Commanders’ move back to RFK brings back memories for longtime fans
In 2030, Washington’s football team will return to the RFK Stadium, its first home of 35 seasons. Longtime fans can’t wait — especially Stephen Koontz, who owns an appliance store that was once inside Redskins Stadium.
D.C. man runs a mile for every day of the government shutdown
WASHINGTON – Government contractor Robert Perez has over 170,000 Instagram followers. During the government shutdown, Perez ran a mile for each day of the shutdown until Day 29 while also teaching civics lessons on his Instagram. The Marine veteran said…
A robot dog is turning into a first responder to assist medics in the field
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Researchers at the University of Maryland are turning robot dogs into first responders that will help medics treat victims more efficiently. Spot the Dog interacts with victims and feeds the data collected to medics to better…
National Parks reinstates Confederate statue after five years in storage
WASHINGTON – The bronze statue of Confederate General Albert Pike has been put back up in Washington, D.C. Demonstrators protesting the murder of George Floyd pulled it down with ropes and chains and lit it on fire on Juneteenth in…
Maryland women’s basketball opens the season ranked No. 10 in the country
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – College basketball returns to action next week, and Maryland women’s basketball opens the season ranked for the 16th straight season. Today is media day, and Maryland Head Coach Brenda Frese and the Terps speak ahead of…
Maryland football freshmen leading the way for the Terps
After an ugly 2024 season, Maryland football has started the season 4-0. Maryland has usually been a team that has relied on seniors under Head Coach Mike Locksley. But this year’s Terps are changing that narrative.